Chateau Branaire Ducru, 4eme Cru Classe, St Julien 2007

"63% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 4% petit verdot and 3% cabernet franc. Strong notes of torrefaction initially; with aeration, the nose turns richer and more complex, with deep aromas of red cherry, blackcurrant, spicy plum and minerals. Enters the mouth big and dense but very suave, with very concentrated red cherry and blackcurrant flavors that coat the palate and linger persistently." - Vinous

"Red berry fruit, singed leather and cedar, autumnal in style and maybe missing a little vigor simply through the passing of time. The palate is medium-bodied with a pleasant tartness on the entry, gentle grip in the mouth and plenty of tightly wound black, graphite-infused fruit on the finish." - Wine Advoate